Architecture and Materials

The Torre de Vigia do Faroleiro do Farol de Nossa Senhora da Luz boasts a pyramidal roof shape, characteristic of many lighthouses worldwide. The building is designed to be a beacon of guidance for mariners navigating the Douro River and the Atlantic coast. Its pyramidal shape allows it to withstand strong winds and harsh weather conditions, ensuring its stability and effectiveness.

Light and Navigation

As a working lighthouse, its primary function is to provide visual and auditory guidance to mariners using the Douro River and the Atlantic coast. The tower's height allows it to be visible from a distance, while its light beam rotates to cover a wide range of angles, enabling vessels to navigate safely.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, information about the lighthouse's current preservation status is unavailable. However, efforts have been made to preserve other historic structures in Porto, and it is likely that similar measures are in place for this iconic lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The tower's height allows it to be visible from a distance, while its light beam rotates to cover a wide range of angles, enabling vessels to navigate safely.

Further Information

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